Transcript NAEP Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics and Standards of

NAEP
Code of Ethics
A Code of Ethics and Standards of
Practice for Environmental
Professionals
History
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1975 Founders Subscribed
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1978 Revised to Present Form
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2002 Full Review
NAEP Code of Ethics
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Code of Ethics
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Standards of Practice
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For Environmental Professionals
Objectives
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Personal and Professional ethics
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Practice according to this code
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Fidelity to the public
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Benefit of mankind
Creed
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Recognize and reconcile needs
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Promote balance between natural and
man-made
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Preserve present and future values
Definition
Ethics:
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Discipline: good and bad & moral duty
and obligation
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A set of moral principles or values
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A theory or system of moral values
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The principles of conduct governing an
individual or a group
Definition
Ethical:
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Of or relating to ethics
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Conforming to accepted especially
professional standards of conduct
Synonym: see Moral
Definition
Moral:
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Principles of right and wrong
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Right behavior
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One’s conscience
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Right and wrong action
Ethics
I will:
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Be responsible for data validity
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Encourage research, planning, design,
management and review
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Examine all potential conflicts of interest
Ethics
I will not:
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Condone misrepresentation of work
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Engage in dishonest or discriminatory
conduct
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Accept contingent fees
Guidance for Practice
I will:
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Encourage early environmental planning
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Recognize total environmental
management
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Incorporate best principles and practices
Guidance for Practice
I will:
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Conduct work areas for which I am
qualified
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Encourage and recognize professional
participation
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Utilize interdisciplinary teams
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Seek and respect communication
Guidance for Practice
I will:
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Be consistent with governing laws etc.
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Encourage early and open public
participation
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Ensure technical and economic feasibility
Professional Development
I will:
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Assist in maintaining integrity and
competence
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Encourage education and R&D
Professional Development
I will not:
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Lobby in the name of NAEP
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Advertise in a manner to discredit the
profession
For Additional Information
Contact
Environmental Ethics Committee
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
1-888-251-9902